Safari Lodge Yala

No. 101/18 Wallimathagama Manikpuragama, 10500 Kataragama, Sri Lanka – Great location - show map

After booking, all of the property’s details, including telephone and address, are provided in your booking confirmation and your account.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
614 reviews
a sign for a saar lodge valencia hanging over a fence at Safari Lodge Yala in Kataragama
a room with a wooden bench and a window at Safari Lodge Yala in Kataragama
a bathroom with a toilet and a sink at Safari Lodge Yala in Kataragama
a dining area with tables and chairs in a restaurant at Safari Lodge Yala in Kataragama
a table with many plates of food on it at Safari Lodge Yala in Kataragama
+36 photos

Safari Lodge Yala

Lock in a great price for Safari Lodge Yala – rated 8.5 by recent guests!

to get started.

Lock in a great price for Safari Lodge Yala – rated 8.5 by recent guests! to get started.
You're eligible for a Genius discount at Safari Lodge Yala! To save at this property, all you have to do is sign in.

Set in Kataragama, Safari Lodge Yala provides a restaurant and garden views, 1.4 mi from Kataragama Temple and 9.9 mi from Lunugamvehera National Park. Complimentary WiFi is provided. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and bath. A continental, à la carte or Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Guests can relax in the garden. Safari jeep services and safari tours to Yala National Park can also be arranged on request.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Show me more
Most popular amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Saved to 2102 lists

Sign in, save money
Sign in, save money
You could save 10% or more at this property when you sign in
Sign inCreate an account

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

—
Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
4 twin beds
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
No credit card needed. All options are bookable without a credit card.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
7.0
High score for Kataragama
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • Kavi
    Australia Australia
    “Clean, great location, close to safari entrance. Aircon and ensuite.”
  • Myriam
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Lovely helpful staff and great food! U need to order it in advance. They organized a safari for me and the driver was great. The lodge is close to one of the gates of Yala”
  • Ryley
    Canada Canada
    “Really good value for what you pay. Nice grounds too.”

Managed by Safari Lodge Yala

Company review score: 9.2Based on 611 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Being able to host you at Safari Lodge Yala is both an enjoyable and a satisfying experience for the entire team. We always try to provide the best customer service for our guests while trying to correct from our mistakes (if any). Guest feedbacks and reviews drives us further and makes our efforts worth while. Our team loves the coexistence with nature and we try and work hard to give the same experience to our guests while keeping the deluxe room standards. We invite you all to come, visit and enjoy.

Property info

Safari Lodge Yala is a one of a kind hotel set in Kataragama. Located facing the Yala National Park (Sri Lanka's Most Visited National Park) Safari Lodge Yala is built in a natural setting with minimum deviation from mother nature's gifts to us. Our guests can get a true living in the nature experience at the same time enjoying the modern luxuries and amenities provided by us in our deluxe rooms. Just 1.5Km to Kataragama city center and 2.0Km to the Yala National Park entrance, Safari Lodge Yala is strategically located for easy commuting of our guests. Here at Safari Lodge Yala we give priority for our guest needs and wants. We offer one of the best Yala Safari Experiences to our guests. Our set of well experienced drivers provides our guest with life time memories in the wild, specially showing the Sri Lankan Leopard (and other animals as well). So come visit Sri Lanka and visit Safari Lodge Yala. We will be here for you.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Safari Lodge Yala
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
Good free Wifi 46 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Packed lunches
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Room service
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Child safety socket covers
    Safety & security
    • CCTV in common areas
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Safari Lodge Yala takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that a separate accommodations for drivers can be arranged at a request.

    Please inform Safari Lodge Yala of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 18:00:00.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Safari Lodge Yala

    • Check-in at Safari Lodge Yala is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • The prices at Safari Lodge Yala may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Safari Lodge Yala offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Safari Lodge Yala is 1.4 miles from the center of Kataragama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Room options at Safari Lodge Yala include:

        • Double
        • Triple
        • Family

      • Safari Lodge Yala has 1 restaurant:

        • Restaurant #1